CLUB MEMBERS

OCTOBER 2025 NEWSLETTER

Dear Members

Welcome our our latest monthly newsletter and a warm welcome to our newest members.

I often mention the physical and mental benefits of regular dancing, exercising both mind and body, it can improve your balance & posture, sharpen the mind and reduce stress. However, with the sudden arrival of Autumn I felt it opportune to explore the social benefits, this could include improved social skills, enhanced community connections, and increased self-confidence or just generally supporting your emotional wellbeing! The list is rather long. With this in mind I offer you a challenge to talk with or a least introduce yourself to a least 3 fellow dancers during the month. This can of course be mostly easily achieved at our of social events and we have 3 this month! - Morning Coffee Dance, Evening Social Dance & Presentation & Social Evening. Whilst my world revolves around dancing these events are open to all and if you prefer to sit and chat that's fine by us, its a very affordable way to meet friends new and old. I would also like to extend the members' page on a our website, if you are able to offer goods or services which may be useful to other members or have other valuable information and would like to be included within a list of contacts/links let me know.

Here are the highlights for October:

Coffee Morning Dance - Wednesday 1st 10 am.
Evening Social Dance - Friday 3rd 8.30 pm.
Social Dance & Award Presentation - Monday 27th October. Lower Beeding Village Hall. 7.30 pm
Sequence Class - every Tuesday 6.40 pm. Closed 28th.
Solo Dance - every Wednesday 3.30 pm. Closed 29th.
Thursday Drop In - every Thursday 7 - 9 pm. Closed 30th.
Friday Variations - every Friday 8.30 - 10 pm. Closed 31st.
Adult Courses L1 & L2 - Tuesdays 7.40 & 8.40 pm. New courses commence Tuesday 4th Nov.
HALF TERM BREAK - closed Tues 28th Oct to Fri 31st Oct inclusive.

Please find full details below.

Future Diary Dates

Medal Awards Monday 15th December (provisional date). Lower Beeding.

CHRISTMAS DANCE - Tuesday 16th December. Millais School Main Hall

We very much look forward to seeing you soon. As usual, please find a summary of absolutely everything below for your reference, only read the bits you want! You can also find information on our website or facebook page:

https://www.horshamdancers.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/horshamdance

Please don't hesitate to contact me anytime.

Very best wishes all.

Kind regards

Tracy

Principal - Horsham Dancers Club

ONLINE STORE

We have an online store which you are most welcome to use to pay for courses, classes, lessons, subscriptions etc. We are still adding items so just let me know if you spot something missing. Whilst we prefer cash or bank transfer, we hope this will be an added convenience for those using credit or debit cards. Here is the link: Horsham Dancers Club

October 2025 Member Subscriptions:

For those dancers attending regularly and/or more than one class every week you may wish to consider a subscription. Personalised packages available on request. The following options are currently available:

4 Hour Subscription any session (valid until 31.10.25) - £32 per person
10 Hour Subscription any session (valid until 31.10.25) - £75 per person
Tuesday Special: 3 Sequence Sessions in Oct - £22 per person
Wednesday Special: 4 Solo Sessions in Oct - £30 per person
Thursday Special : 4 Sessions in Oct x 2 Hour - £40 per person
Friday Special : 4 Sessions in Oct (inc Social dance) - £40 per person

Subscriptions will expire on 31.10.2025 or as otherwise stated/agreed. Hourly Subscriptions may be divided and used in any combination but are not refundable. Any additional time will be charged on a PAYG basis. Personal Tuition not included.

Annual Membership

Membership is annually renewable on 1st January and gives you regular news updates together with priority access and discounts on personal tuition or any classes or events which we run. Membership is included in Course Fees to new members. Please let us know if your personal details need updating during the year.

Social Dance & Award Presentation

Monday 27th October. Lower Beeding Village Hall. Including Medal Presentation.

Time: 7.30 pm to 9 pm

Entry Fee per person: Members £8.

Ballroom & Latin Social Dancing. Seated refreshment area with light refreshments.

No booking required just come along.

We are delighted to welcome you to join our Special Evening Social Dance. Informal presentations will be made to our fabulous medallists who took awards in July. If you didn't take an award for whatever reason please come along, enjoy the evening, and give a cheer to those who did.

Morning Coffee Dance incl. Sequence Social

10 am to 12 noon Lower Beeding Village Hall.

Ballroom/Latin Social Dancing (including Sequence from 11.30 a.m). Seated refreshment area with refreshments. Enjoy a relaxed morning of dancing and meet friends old and new.

No booking required just come along from 10 am onwards.

Entry Fee per person: £8 per person. (Please note Sequence is now included at no additional charge from Sept 2025)

Dates: 1st Wednesday of each month, Wednesday 1st Oct, 5th Nov & 3rd Dec

Flyer attached.

EVENING SOCIAL DANCE

8.30 pm to 10 pm RBL Band Hall, Horsham

Ballroom/Latin Social Dancing. Light refreshments available, please bring your own water if poss. Enjoy a relaxed evening of dancing and meet friends old and new.

No booking required just come along from 8.30 pm onwards.

Entry Fee per person: £8 per person. (Price effective from Sept 2025)

For those dancers who normally attend Friday classes we hope you will still join us and practice, maybe meet some of our other dancers, and we will still be available to provide assistance.

Tuesday Sequence Class

Every Tuesday. Closed 28th Oct

Weekly 6.40 pm to 7.40 pm. Millais Main Hall.

We aim to offer the most popular and regularly featured dances, those dances we currently include are listed on the website, a new dance is added every few weeks wherever possible. All sessions include walk-through's for those unfamiliar with the dances.

Single Sessions: Members £8 per person or 1 Hour Time Credit. Non-Members £9 per person.

No booking required just come along.

Wednesday Solo Dance Class

Every Wednesday. Closed 29th Oct

Weekly 15:30 to 16:20 pm. Lower Beeding Village Hall. £8 per person PAYG. Member subscriptions available.

A mix of Latin, Ballroom, Freestyle & Classical routines danced without a partner. Great low-impact exercise with a little technique thrown in!

No booking required just come along.

Thursday Drop- In Classes

Every Thursday. Closed 30th Oct

Weekly 7 pm to 9 pm. RBL Band Hall, Horsham. Come along anytime for 1 hour or longer.

Levels 1 & 2 - Beginners & Improvers. PAYG 1 hour £8, 1.5 hrs £10, 2 hours £12 per person. Member subscriptions available. (Prices effective from Sept 2025)

No booking required just come along.

MEMBERS DANCE CLINIC. Need a little extra help? Having trouble with a particular dance, figure or step? Come along anytime to our Thursday Evening Drop-In Classes and we would love to help!

Friday Variations Class

Every Friday (excluding Social Dance evenings). Closed 31st Oct

Weekly 8.30 pm to 10 pm. RBL Band Hall, Horsham.

Levels 2 & 3 - Improvers & Beyond. PAYG £11 per person (Price effective from Sept 2025). Member subscriptions available.

The perfect choice If you love dancing, are looking for a few extra moves, or want to improve your technique. Includes up to 20 mins of dancers choice social & practice.

No booking required just come along.

Tuesday Evening Courses

Please find below details of our next Autumn courses.

AUTUMN COURSES

Dates: 4th Nov to 9th Dec inclusive (6 weeks)

Courses:

Level 1: Basics. suitable for New Beginners, Absolute Beginners, Beginners & Beyond.
Level 2: Improvers, suitable for all dancers with some previous experience.
Mixed Level sessions available.

Venue: Millais School Main Hall.

Time:

Level 1: 20:40 to 21:40 pm.

Mixed Session: 20:10 to 21:10 pm

Level 2: 19:40 pm to 20:40 pm
Sequence: 18:40 pm to 19:40 pm

Total Payable:

Existing members - options available:

6 week Course: £50 per person
6 week Course + Sequence: £84 per person
Single Sessions: £10 per person or 1 Hour Time Credit

If you are unable to attend any session we will endeavour to offer you an alternative wherever possible. Payment is non-refundable however, if for any unexpected reason the course is cancelled we will provide at least 7 days notice and provide a full or partial refund or suitable alternative. For those signed up to our Tuesday Courses you are most welcome to come along any Thursday OR Friday during the period of the course in lieu of any missed sessions.

Under 18's Courses

Suitable for young people, aged 6-17 years inclusive. We run short courses every half term for our young dancers, your recommendations are always a great help, please pass on the news to friends and family.

Next course:

6th November to 18th December (7 weeks)

Personal Tuition

We offer personal tuition sessions most days, 30 mins or longer on an ad-hoc or regular basis. Sessions are tailored to you offering one-to-one advice and guidance. Either at Lower Beeding Village Hall on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays or the RBL Band Hall on Thursdays and Fridays. Message me for more information and availability, the diary can change rapidly sometimes so always ask and we will try to accommodate you wherever possible.

2025 PERSONAL TUITION FEES:

MEMBERS £44 PER HOUR
NON-MEMBERS £48 PER HOUR
STUDENT, PROFESSIONAL & THEORY TUITION - rates on request.

*Lessons maybe shared by up to 2 couples at no additional charge. Group Rates available on request.

Medal Awards Monday 15th December (provisional date). There is an award available for ALL our dancers with a wide range of awards available for all dancers of all ages and abilities. Taking awards is a great way to motivate and progress your dancing, and gives recognition for your achievements. For those unavailable on the day or as preference a video recordings may be submitted, let me know so we can make arrangements for you.

Holidays
SUMMER BREAK - We are closed Mon 25th Aug to Tues 2nd Sept Inclusive.

HALF TERM BREAK - closed Tues 28th Oct to Fri 31st Oct inclusive.

CHRISTMAS BREAK - closed Mon 22nd Dec to Fri 2nd Jan 2026 inclusive.